Random thought of the day:

If we win, Western Bulldogs beat St kilda, Carlton beat Collingwood and Brisbane beat Sydney, then we'll still be out of the 8 despite us being 4-2.

it would be a different story if the Dees could have held that game against Collingwood. All I can say is the boys have set the bench mark in that game and so far have delivered, there was a a half against the Crows where I was nervous.

For structure alone I like Martin in the side.

Bail will get more opportunities.

i'm not so sure, i'll probably get shot down with howls from the pro-Martin camp on here at demonland, and please don't take this a player bash, but i personally think he still looks like a basketballer trying to play football. Not quite in the right places at the right time - reactive rather than proactive. He doesn't seem a natural footballer and that to me is not something that can get taught, i see more value in footballers who can read the play and be where the ball is going to be.

I've loved that part of Bail's arsenal in the first 4 games. If i was coaching i would have put him straight back in and unfortunately i think Martin would be the one to make way.... and yes he'd be very stiff to miss. Thats just my thoughts thats all. We'll beat the 'roos regardless (fingers crossed, toes crossed....)

i'm not so sure, i'll probably get shot down with howls from the pro-Martin camp on here at demonland, and please don't take this a player bash, but i personally think he still looks like a basketballer trying to play football. Not quite in the right places at the right time - reactive rather than proactive. He doesn't seem a natural footballer and that to me is not something that can get taught, i see more value in footballers who can read the play and be where the ball is going to be.

I've loved that part of Bail's arsenal in the first 4 games. If i was coaching i would have put him straight back in and unfortunately i think Martin would be the one to make way.... and yes he'd be very stiff to miss. Thats just my thoughts thats all. We'll beat the 'roos regardless (fingers crossed, toes crossed....)

Martin just needs a few more games... I agree with Bail, he has impressed.

Just wait until the really hard decisions are required when the boys that have yet to play this year are pushing for a position.

What's REALLY weird about the log-jam is that we were ninth at the end of round 4, won a game... an stayed on 9th... then somehow mathematically we're still a chance to stay in ninth despite winning two games!!

Luckily the Bulldogs took care of us and were kind enough to lie down against the Saints.

Have heard from my good mate working at Casey that Rivers will infact be playing today for the Dees. Not sure who he is in for though.

Interesting.

i'm not so sure, i'll probably get shot down with howls from the pro-Martin camp on here at demonland, and please don't take this a player bash, but i personally think he still looks like a basketballer trying to play football. Not quite in the right places at the right time - reactive rather than proactive. He doesn't seem a natural footballer and that to me is not something that can get taught, i see more value in footballers who can read the play and be where the ball is going to be.

I've loved that part of Bail's arsenal in the first 4 games. If i was coaching i would have put him straight back in and unfortunately i think Martin would be the one to make way.... and yes he'd be very stiff to miss. Thats just my thoughts thats all. We'll beat the 'roos regardless (fingers crossed, toes crossed....)

Well, actually you are 100% correct. He is definitely a b`baller trying to play footy. You are also right that he seems to be in the wrong places at times, he is, and he will learn this in time. Natanui still has very little idea of where to run, he`s all over the place some matches. We just have to persevere with Marto for a while, Jamar has to have some support, and I thought Stef was reasonable in the ruck last week and I also saw a few good signs around the ground. We must get more games into him.

Totally agree on Bail as well, I am a big fan already and he is desperately unlucky not be in the 22 and I hope he gets back in within the next 2 weeks.

Have heard from my good mate working at Casey that Rivers will infact be playing today for the Dees. Not sure who he is in for though.

Interesting.

That is interesting if true! I am wondering if Ricky is not 100% with the shoulder??I doubt Riv would play forward though, maybe some may get there wish and see Garland forward??

i'm not so sure, i'll probably get shot down with howls from the pro-Martin camp on here at demonland, and please don't take this a player bash, but i personally think he still looks like a basketballer trying to play football. Not quite in the right places at the right time - reactive rather than proactive. He doesn't seem a natural footballer and that to me is not something that can get taught, i see more value in footballers who can read the play and be where the ball is going to be.

I've loved that part of Bail's arsenal in the first 4 games. If i was coaching i would have put him straight back in and unfortunately i think Martin would be the one to make way.... and yes he'd be very stiff to miss. Thats just my thoughts thats all. We'll beat the 'roos regardless (fingers crossed, toes crossed....)

What a refreshing and intelligent post.

Please post more often.

Edit: No sarcasm intended.

Edited May 1, 201015 yr by stevethemanjordan

I agree Jako.

I loved his first season but after watching him a little more closely of late (think he played a couple of pre season games?) and last year I've started to worry that I'll always look at his games and think "gee, he's good for a basketballer."

Still plenty of time, and a good chance, to prove me wrong however.

That is interesting if true! I am wondering if Ricky is not 100% with the shoulder??I doubt Riv would play forward though, maybe some may get there wish and see Garland forward??

Yeah I wasn't quite sure who he'd come in for. I was thinking Martin?

But with Norths rucking setup I think this would be unlikely. Maybe the MFC footy department know something about the North emergencies?

Yeah I wasn't quite sure who he'd come in for. I was thinking Martin?

But with Norths rucking setup I think this would be unlikely. Maybe the MFC footy department know something about the North emergencies?

Martin should not be dropped.

If the rumour is true, and Rivers is in, it will be for an injured player, which puts Petterd at the top of the list.

But of course this is as yet just a rumour. In 10 minutes we will know for sure.

Late change: Jordie out, Rivers in.

Hopefully just for match ups. Jordie and Bail are 2 of our hardest, accountable forward/mids.